How to Make Old-Fashioned Chicken And Slick Dumplings - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to the comforting world of old-fashioned Southern cooking with this recipe for Old-Fashioned Chicken and Slick Dumplings. This classic dish is a beloved staple in many Southern households, with its simple yet delicious flavors that have been passed down through generations. The tender chicken and hearty dumplings simmered in a rich, flavorful broth make for a soul-warming meal that is perfect for cozy family dinners or when you need a little taste of home.

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Ingredients

  • 4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken meat
  • 2 small carrots, sliced
  • 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 Irish potatoes, cubed
  • 5 small onions
  • 5 cups water
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 stalks celery tops
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 4 tablespoons rendered chicken fat

Information

  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 4 to 6 - servings

  • Place chicken in a large pot. Add salt and pepper, a dash of cayenne, a bay leaf, and a handful of celery tops. Cover with water, and cook until done. Discard bay leaf. Add vegetables, and continue cooking until vegetables are nearly done.
  • Meanwhile, make the dumplings. Mix together flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, baking powder, chicken fat. Mix in enough water to make a stiff dough. Divide dough into three parts. Roll out, and cut into squares.
  • Add 1/3 dumplings to simmering chicken, and cook 5 minutes. Add another third, and cook 5 minutes more. Add the remaining third, and cook 5 minutes longer. Serve.
  • Nutrition

    1146 cal.

    • Total Fat: 51g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 252mg
    • Sodium: 661mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 83g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 83g
    • Vitamin C: 34mg
    • Calcium: 176mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1810mg